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Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, Cumbria, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged, and energised. From country fairs and garden parties to beer festivals and agricultural shows, this is very much #ThePlaceToBe – at all times of the year. Whether you are looking for what's on in the Lake District, or what's on in Cumbria, we have you covered with the best list of events taking place.
We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world.
The county comes alive to the sound of music – and we mean all kinds of music, from classical to alt rock. We’ve got ...Read More
Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, Cumbria, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged, and energised. From country fairs and garden parties to beer festivals and agricultural shows, this is very much #ThePlaceToBe – at all times of the year. Whether you are looking for what's on in the Lake District, or what's on in Cumbria, we have you covered with the best list of events taking place.
We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world.
The county comes alive to the sound of music – and we mean all kinds of music, from classical to alt rock. We’ve got festivals aplenty, from folk weekends centred on a brewery to a music festival that also includes outdoor activities – hardly surprising given that the Lake District, Cumbria is known for its natural beauty. Walking festivals, fell runs, competitive bike races, orienteering and challenge events… whatever way you like to tackle or enjoy nature, we’ve got something for you.
When you’re done exerting yourself, you’ll be looking for something to eat - and in Cumbria, we know how to celebrate our remarkable food heritage! There are markets and foodie events all over the county spread throughout the year, from a celebration of marmalade to a chili eating competition. Taste Cumbria hosts a series of great festivals between April and October with lots of food stalls and cooking demos.
And don’t forget beer. We’re big fans of it in Cumbria – we like to brew it, drink it and celebrate its very existence with over a dozen brilliant festivals throughout the year. Discover big events spread over a couple of days that draw in crowds from all over England, and smaller events in cosy pubs deep in the heart of rural Cumbria.
Christmas markets, Easter fairs and seasonal celebrations are huge in the county, too. From agricultural shows to festive fun, we’ve got you covered. How about stepping back in time at the Ulverston Dickensian Festival? Check out our Lake District, Cumbria blog for bags of inspiring articles on places to visit and things to see.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock
Morning swims and downward dogs at dawn, slowly unfolding practices and restorative sensory sessions to recharge and relax. Breathe deep and let it flow on our two-night yoga break with instructor Julia Poole, hosted by us at Another Place, The Lake…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join Emma, a seasoned professional actor with over 25 years of experience in television, theatre, and radio, for an exclusive Acting Masterclass.
Emma has starred in hit TV shows like Vera, Emmerdale, Midsomer Murders, Red Rose, Doctors, and…
The Abbey, Carlisle
e look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 14 May at his next Organ Recital organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Braithwaite, Keswick
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with charity Mind Over Mountains. These walks will be gentle, half day strolls through our forest guided by a Mind Over Mountains walk leader who will show…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Ambleside
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and in one of the best locations in Britain for wild swimming. We are spoilt for choice in the Lake District, come and try it out for yourself and get…
Windermere, Windermere
Cockermouth
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and using them to prepare dinner.
Bowness on Windermere
Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery, narrating his search for meaning in music-making and how, in time, he came to heal past wounds.
The performance incorporates pieces by Joby Talbot, Anna…
Moresby, Whitehaven
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff by association.
Storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memories and home in West Cumbria in an attempt to understand whether she still belongs there,…
Bampton, Penrith
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, at a slightly more manageable hour of the morning, and be immersed in the birdsong at Wild Haweswater…
Wild Haweswater, Penrith
Ambleside
Doors 7.pm
Show starts 7.30pm
BYOB
Tickets £15 on sale @ Fred's Bookshop Ambleside and Ambleside Parish Centre (open 9am/1pm Monday to Thursday or buy online @ www.classicsingersongwriters.co.uk/sandg
Experience the magic of Simon & Garfunkel…
Grasmere
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and companies who want to show their support and experience a memorable team-building weekend in the Lake District alongside our beneficiaries.
We target…
Kendal
Our farm photography tours will give you unique access to photography subjects normally out of reach.
Whether you are a professional wanting to add to your stock library, or a beginner with a love of the countryside, we will present a variety of…
Inspiration
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Levens Hall and Gardens are offering an Easter Egg Hunt in the beautiful House and a Garden…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
A 5.5 mile multi terrain race. Start / Finish: Cockermouth School Registration From: 10 am Race…
Looking for exciting family activities this Easter? Go Ape Grizedale, near Hawkshead is the perfect…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz…
There's nowhere quite like Holker Hall & Gardens for a family day out at Easter. Join us for FOUR…
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at our Annual Easter Beer Festival! 18th – 20th…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Thursday 17- Saturday 19 April Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this…
At the Roman Army Museum, Emperor Ted needs your help to find all the food he needs for his picnic.…
Presented by Speakers from the Edge From injured veteran to the world's first double above-knee…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome the Aquarelle Trio, introducing Clare…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Levens Hall and Gardens are offering an Easter Egg Hunt in the beautiful House and a Garden…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
Levens Hall and Gardens are offering an Easter Egg Hunt in the beautiful House and a Garden…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
A 5.5 mile multi terrain race. Start / Finish: Cockermouth School Registration From: 10 am Race…
Looking for exciting family activities this Easter? Go Ape Grizedale, near Hawkshead is the perfect…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
Join us on the last Friday of each month at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar for our monthly quiz…
There's nowhere quite like Holker Hall & Gardens for a family day out at Easter. Join us for FOUR…
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at our Annual Easter Beer Festival! 18th – 20th…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Thursday 17- Saturday 19 April Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this…
At the Roman Army Museum, Emperor Ted needs your help to find all the food he needs for his picnic.…
Presented by Speakers from the Edge From injured veteran to the world's first double above-knee…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome the Aquarelle Trio, introducing Clare…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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